2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 41 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2000 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Guara | Insight |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |